Eczema Treatment

What Is NAET? NAET is an allergy elimination technique developed and pioneered by acupuncturist, chiropractor and medical doctor Devi S. Nambudripad. She believed that removing blocks in the body’s energy channels could alleviate allergies. Devi herself experienced numerous food allergies while in chiropractic school in the early 80s. She was able to overcome her allergens […]

What Is Detoxification And How Is It Related To My Eczema? Detoxification is the process where the body gets rid of substances that are no longer beneficial or even harmful to your body functioning properly. This can be a metabolized pharmaceutical drug, heavy metals or digested food. Your body developed this system of elimination so […]

It is a well-known fact that the rate of eczema is much higher in more Western, developed countries. This disparity was explained as a difference in diet, climate and hygiene habits. Research has shown a correlation between eczema and anxiety, which psychologists attributed to increased distress about the appearance and symptoms of eczema. Plainly, it […]

Having eczema can make it even more difficult to navigate all of the products at the beauty counter. There are ingredients in skincare products and cosmetics that can aggravate eczema, particularly on the face. Read this guide to learn not only what ingredients to avoid but also what ingredients can be beneficial for eczema sufferers. […]

Traditional Chinese Medicine, commonly referred to by its acronym TCM, is a two thousand year old system of medicine that utilizes herbs, acupuncture and diet to correct imbalances in the body. TCM methods can help treat eczema by identifying the pattern of symptoms. TCM methods take into consideration not only the appearance of the rash […]

It might seem bizarre on first glance to conceptualize that billions of tiny organisms living inside your digestive tract could influence the itching sensation of an eczema patch on your leg or the redness and oozing of an eruption on your cheek. After reading this article you will understand the complex relationship between gut health, […]

Your skin is the largest organ of your body and its involved in temperature regulation, immune system protection, detoxification and sensation. To operate properly in all of these roles it needs proper nutrition and hydration. When it does not get these nutrients it can be more difficult for necessary biological reactions to take place, for […]

An estimated 30-50% of people with eczema have a food allergy. As a naturopathic physician I have seen the devastating effects food allergies can have on patients’ health but I have also seen the truly amazing restoration of health when the offending foods are removed from the diet. There are simple, natural ways to restore […]

Atopic dermatitis, or eczema as it is commonly known, is an inflammatory skin condition caused by a hyper immune response. Conventionally, steroid creams are usually prescribed to treat eczema as they act to suppress your immune system which decreases the swelling, redness and itching. Although they do often work, the downside of steroid creams is […]

An Introduction To Homeopathy Homeopathy is a gentle system of healing that uses very diluted naturally occurring substances to stimulate healing in the body. Samuel Hanneman, an 18th century physician and the founder of homeopathy, noticed that he could use small amounts of natural substances, such as plants or minerals, to cure illness in patients. […]